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CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.
Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.
YOUR ROLE
We are looking for an experienced General Manager Procurement to lead procurement activities across the Pacific while also owning the Facilities Management category across APAC.
This is a senior regional role within our evolving Group Procurement organisation, combining strategic category leadership with senior stakeholder management across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the broader Asia Pacific region.
You will play an important role in strengthening procurement integration across CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM, identifying opportunities to consolidate spend, leverage our regional scale and develop sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable commercial value.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Specifically, you will:
- Lead procurement activities across the Pacific, acting as a key procurement partner to senior business stakeholders across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
- Develop and execute the APAC Facilities Management category strategy, covering areas including cleaning, utilities and energy, repairs and maintenance, security, waste management and other facility services.
- Lead and develop a regional procurement team across APAC, while providing category leadership to procurement resources operating within the Pacific.
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations and procurement programmes that deliver measurable savings, productivity and commercial value.
- Identify opportunities to aggregate demand and consolidate suppliers across countries, CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM.
- Work closely with regional and global category teams to implement Group procurement strategies while addressing the requirements of individual APAC markets.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, legal and other functions, providing procurement expertise on major projects and commercial decisions.
- Monitor market developments, challenge existing sourcing models and introduce procurement best practice and innovative solutions across the Facilities Management category.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You are an experienced procurement professional who is comfortable operating across countries, cultures and complex stakeholder environments. You can balance local business requirements with broader regional and Group priorities and are equally comfortable developing strategy, influencing senior stakeholders and leading complex commercial negotiations.
You will also have:
- Strong experience in strategic procurement, category management and sourcing within a large multinational organisation.
- Demonstrated experience leading procurement across multiple countries or within a regional environment, with strong people leadership capability.
- Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, with a track record of developing and implementing procurement strategies.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to operate effectively with senior leaders across different business units and markets.
- Experience within logistics, supply chain, Facilities Management or other complex indirect procurement categories will be highly regarded
- Flexibility to work across regional and global time zones, including participating in meetings outside standard Australian business hours when required.
This is an opportunity to join CEVA at an important stage in the evolution of our procurement organisation and help shape how we leverage our combined scale across the Pacific, APAC and the wider CMA CGM Group.
In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.
WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?
In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.
- Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
- Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options, along with additional paid parental leave for primary carers.
- Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning – our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses – early career pathways and more.
- Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.
Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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Disclaimer: CEVA Logistics works with a carefully selected group of recruitment partners. We are not seeking agency support for this vacancy and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only agencies formally engaged through our HR team for a specific vacancy will be recognised, and no fees will be payable for unsolicited introductions.
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